Results 2,541-2,560 of 5,767 for speaker:Olivia Mitchell
- Tourism Industry. (28 Jan 2009)
Olivia Mitchell: I thank the Minister for his reply and I accept that international and internal access routes are not directly the concern of the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism. Nevertheless, the matter is of concern to the Department. Tourism cannot exist unless access is good. It is crucial that as the market contracts, we maintain our links with the outside world. Recent developments include the...
- Tourism Industry. (28 Jan 2009)
Olivia Mitchell: I am sure the principals involved in the industry are up to the challenge, but is the Minister? I have serious doubts and the Minister is in denial about the figures. I have before me figures issued by the Irish Aviation Authority. The numbers have been and continue to reduce, and the expectation is that they will get worse this year. It is up to the Minister to ensure that access to the...
- Tourism Industry. (28 Jan 2009)
Olivia Mitchell: The Minister said he did not accept my figures.
- Tourism Industry. (28 Jan 2009)
Olivia Mitchell: Does the Minister doubt this? He should discuss the matter with the people losing their jobs in hotels throughout the country. The Minister is in complete denial about what is taking place in the tourism industry in the country.
- Tourism Industry. (28 Jan 2009)
Olivia Mitchell: The Minister is massaging the industry.
- Tourism Industry. (28 Jan 2009)
Olivia Mitchell: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his attention has been drawn to the various problems being experienced by Irish tour operators in the context of the current economic situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2754/09]
- Tourism Industry. (28 Jan 2009)
Olivia Mitchell: I thank the Minister for his reply and accept, as does the Minister, the challenges faced by the industry. However, I wish to discuss and bring to the Minister's attention a number of self-imposed challenges that are coming to my desk in increasing numbers from a variety of sources within the industry. One pertains to the Office of Public Works, OPW, and the difficulty of access to heritage...
- National Aquatic Centre. (28 Jan 2009)
Olivia Mitchell: On a point of order, I understand there is a rates bill of â¬500,000 that must be paid.
- National Aquatic Centre. (28 Jan 2009)
Olivia Mitchell: And every other swimming pool in the country.
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Olivia Mitchell: I want to be associated with the congratulations offered to our successful authors and those films that have done so well in recent months. I read Mr. Barry's wonderful book and recently saw "In Bruges".
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Olivia Mitchell: From an arts point of view, it is interesting to see two quintessential Irish works travelling so well. The story of the girl in The Secret Scripture could only occur in Ireland and the dark humour of "In Bruges" is very Irish.
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Olivia Mitchell: Continuing investment in the arts would seem to be a good idea. While section 484 has been enhancedââ
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Olivia Mitchell: Yes. Those enhancements are slight. Given the industry's genuine problems, a cap of â¬50 million means that large American movies will never be produced here. Many individual investors must also be gathered together because of the cap on the amount that each individual may invest.
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Olivia Mitchell: The amount is not significant.
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Olivia Mitchell: The industry is worried that the provisions will be set in stone until 2012. Is that correct? I was not clear on the matter.
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Olivia Mitchell: All of the incentives in question have been up for grabs for several years. There is a feeling in the industry that it is living from year to year and does not know what will occur. The industry, one of the few that is still successful, is important to Ireland and we should cherish it.
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Olivia Mitchell: Genii, too.
- Tourism Industry. (28 Jan 2009)
Olivia Mitchell: Perhaps the Minister would reiterate which Department is currently responsible for setting visa fees.
- Tourism Industry. (28 Jan 2009)
Olivia Mitchell: This issue has been raised with me by a number of tourist bodies. I accept the Minister's statement that our visa costs are roughly in line with those of other countries. However, in our case, it is an added cost. As the Minister stated, people visiting Ireland from China, India or the Middle East may come here as part of a tour that commences in Paris and moves on to London. These people...
- Tourism Industry. (28 Jan 2009)
Olivia Mitchell: I accept that.